
Target
abs
Equipment
stability ball
crunch (on stability ball, arms straight)
waistHow to Perform the crunch (on stability ball, arms straight)
1
Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
2
Lie back on the ball until your lower back is supported and your upper body is parallel to the floor.
3
Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
4
Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ball, curling your shoulders towards your hips.
5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hip flexors